She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Jamelia Donaldson from  the UK  Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthly workshop series which offers young black women to attend a series of personal development workshops for teens. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. SUMMARY  How Jamelia got started and how she started to develop her organization, her vision, and why she wanted to be a lawyer. Being the first subscription box pioneer in the UK, and the largest in the country/Europe. You get to curate new products in the box each month. There are a few new black owned brands in the UK that are doing really really well. How much of her business is dependent on the community that she has built around The importance of moisturizing your skin. Moister meditation. There is a re-claiming of self when someone is able to support each other with discovering and learning and learning. The importance of giving yourself permission to be yourself.  Entrepreneurship - She felt a burning desire inside of her that wouldn't let her settle, and she couldn't get her mind off of the idea of working for herself. Leaving your job respectfully and with grace  The importance of having a strong foundation of values and integrity when starting a new adventure. What she is learning about entrepreneurship. the Last time she cried - She felt like the rug got pulled from beneath her feet. Self-talk and self-talk is a big part of the entrepreneurial battle. It is important to understand that you are not your business. The importance of having a coach, mentors, therapists and friends. How she  defines success The importance of being happy in life and The importance of fulfilling your purpose and passion.  His mom was always his biggest cheerleader, and she's always going to be for you. The importance of seeing potential in others In episode 152,  Jamelia Donaldson Connect to Jamelia: https://www.instagram.com/jameliaisobsessed/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 152 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   It's Climate Week NYC and we have an episode from the She's Got Drive Vault - Such a fantastic interview and one of my absolute favorite episodes.  This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-founder of the climate initiative The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet. You’ll find her at the nexus of science, policy, and communication, focused on climate solutions. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 151,  Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Connect to Ayana: https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 151 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Coach Cass An intuitive love coach and certified matchmaker for successful women. Coach Cass set stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TEDx presenter. She is on a mission to help busy women attract the type of love that fills their hearts with happiness and joy, She believes you can attract, choose, and keep love in your life with the right guidance. So when love eludes you, there is one woman who can help you capture it—and that's Coach Cass, America's Go-To Love Doctor Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 150,  Coach Cass SUMMARY  In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas.  Coach Cass journey through unsuccessful relationships and her struggle with continually "dating the wrong guy." Her "defining moment" came after receiving numerous wedding invitations and wondering why she was still single. Being a  "student of love," reading almost 100 books on the subject and interviewing couples who had been happily married for over 25 years. The impact of  limiting beliefs in our  love life Despite now being in a fulfilling marriage,  stressing no relationship is perfect and that both she and her husband are works in progress. Many professional women are settling in relationships due to limited perspectives and preconceptions about love. We talk about  advice given by friends and family can often be counterproductive or rooted in their own negative experiences. Coach Cass works  with "marriage-minded women" or women seeking long-term partnerships, aiming to help them vet potential partners effectively. Coach Cass gives relationship guidelines. The importance of self-awareness and self-work in building a successful, fulfilling relationship.  AND SO MUCH MORE ...   Connect to Coach Cass: https://www.instagram.com/inspiremany/ You can include in description that Code Shirley gives 50% off www.wantedwomanlive.com wantedwomanlive.com If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 150 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Setoria Key  Setoria - Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur, fell in love with the way music made her feel at the age of 6. Growing up, she sang in church, school choirs, and also explored the art of theater by participating in musical plays. Setoria won the R&B/Soul Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 and 2017 Josie Music Awards . Her single Say My Name won R&B/Soul Song of the Year at the 2018 Josie Music Awards. The song's music video also earned a nomination at the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards and a win at the 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival for Best Music Video. Setoria delivered a new wave of sultry inspiration in her latest single, Back 2 Me. The jazzy/soul vibe reflects the inner thoughts of a woman who has finally decided to live her best life, but first, she must clean out her closet. The motivational banger earned the R&B/Soul Single of the Year Award at the 2022 JMAs. This year, Setoria will return to Nashville for the 2023 Josie Music Awards where she has been nominated for R&B/Soul Artist of the Year! Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 149,  Setoria Key SUMMARY  In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas.  Stick to it and learn everyday  How toastmasters helped me come out of my shell  stuck with it and learn everyday  The importance of surround yourself with likeminded people  Suffering in silence and telling your story  The power of choice in  life  Living the life you want verse the life you have  The power of telling your story is empowering  How long it took to write the 'Back to Me' taking Action and doing the work  Living in your truth and letting go of pride  Bringing light into the world Connect to Setoria: https://www.instagram.com/setoria/ GET TICKETS HERE FRO SETORIA PERFORMANCE: Setoria website: https://www.setoria.net/about If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 149 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Krystal Taylor s a Certified Personal Trainer, Krystal Taylor has helped hundreds of people who are on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  She  doesn’t believe in fad diets, but instead adopting a healthier lifestyle. The change happens with our mindset first so that’s Krystal’s  focus.   As a former Adjunct Professor and Corporate Trainer, she  always had the desire to educate people.  While she enjoyed those jobs, she realized her  passion was to help people get healthier and look better. She decided to merge her training skills and love for fitness to be able to provide the best programs she can for my clients and gain specializations in Fitness Nutrition and Weight Management. She offers virtual training programs (meal and exercise), unique fitness products (playing cards), and consultations Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 148,  Krystal Taylor   Join Me for my Masterclass : Register here  VISION IN 5 - CRAFTING YOUR IDEAL LIFE WITH 5 SIMPLE STEPS This isn't just another webinar -  it's a chance for you to invest in yourself, tap into your potential, and take control of your future. By the end of our 90-minute journey together, you'll walk away with fresh insights, a 5 step process you and the motivation to turn your dreams into reality - I promise! Connect to Krystal: https://fitnessisnotagame.com/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 148 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Amena Agbaje Amena Agbaje : Born in Toronto via Nigerian immigrants - a Civil Engineer and an Artist/Designer/Entrepreneur. A seasoned eCommerce and tech professional with over 13 years of experience working for some of Canada's biggest fashion and Beauty retailers in the online space. She helped buy and build online catalogues, develop online promotional strategies and push marketing campaigns and merchandising initiatives for my past companies like HBC, Well.ca, and Town Shoes/DSW. In 2016, Amena moved from merchant side to product side, working with Agency Partners at Shopify.    Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 147,  Amena   Join Me for my Masterclass : Register here  VISION IN 5 - CRAFTING YOUR IDEAL LIFE WITH 5 SIMPLE STEPS This isn't just another webinar -  it's a chance for you to invest in yourself, tap into your potential, and take control of your future. By the end of our 90-minute journey together, you'll walk away with fresh insights, a 5 step process you and the motivation to turn your dreams into reality - I promise!   Maui  "When disasters happen, it’s easy to turn away. We scroll on our phones and say, “Wow, that’s horrible…” and then carry on with our days. We distract ourselves because it’s too overwhelming to think about what’s happening.  Please don’t turn away, because this is a moment when we all need to turn towards our friends in Hawaii and do our part to help. This is an opportunity to be a hero for someone in need" Rachel Rogers  This is the official County of Maui government website. They recommend donating to Maui Strong and Maui United Way. Please give to trusted organizations and avoid fundraising scams which sadly tend to show up during times of crisis.     Connect to Amena  https://amenaaaa.com/pages/connect If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 147 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Shari Currie and Leslie Roberson : Shari Currie is Founder and owner of Recycled Modern - a home decor and art gallery which elevates the voices and stories of local artists from diverse backgrounds, while featuring vintage and handcrafted home decor, art and lifestyle goods . Shari launched a few years ago and successfully uplifts and celebrates the brilliance of Black creatives through her gallery. I was  so grateful to Shari for hosting She’s Got Drive Live at her beautiful space.   Leslie Roberson is the founder and CEO of The Black Beauty Collective, a Beauty retail store and online marketplace featuring exclusively Black owned brands. Black Beauty Collective is filling a critical gap in the market for both consumers and entrepreneurs and creating a community where support and care come first. A serial entrepreneur, model, veteran, corporate leader and mother, throughout her career Leslie has championed pushing the collective forward through entrepreneurship.   Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 146,  Leslie and Shari , Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Summary   Follow Shari  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoshari/ https://www.instagram.com/recycledmodern/   Follow Leslie   on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleslieroberson/ https://www.instagram.com/blkbeautycollective/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 146 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/  

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Bernadette  Pleasant: A fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Ritual Facilitator, Creator of The Emotional Institute and Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. With certifications in Somatic Healing Modalities and Sensual Movement, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance— Bernadette promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 145,  Bernadette Pleasant , Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Summary Intro to the She's Got Drive podcast. 0:07 Bernadette pleasant is a transformational coach who does embodied work and allows people to get  in touch with themselves in a powerful way. She is the creator of the emotional institute. The emotional institute normalizes the expression of emotion and normalizes it. How I became aware of my need for relief. 5:58 The need for relief after divorce and big changes in her life, Your body knows what it needs, and once that core knowing is there. The problem with burying emotions  Creating safe containers, creating spaces  The only way through grief is through. 11:59 Grief is like weather. Weather patterns change, and the only way to move through it is through. The three ingredients to grief, loss, disappointment and change, the three ingredients. How to get past the internal critic. 16:40 Her work is in group form, and she works privately with people one on one. She also works with people in kawaii, because that place alone is healing Being with the body and emotions. 22:59 She is fascinated with the body and is a bit of a nerd about it. She is trained in dramatic studies and other modalities like reiki and hands-on healing. Meditation is gentle, for everyone in a group setting, and is built on a heart rate system. The drums help deepen the medicine and the practice in group-forming. The work world is disconnected from our bodies. 28:29 In the last few years, people have had permission to express some of their emotions in the workspace, but there are still limits around that. Learning to take stand for yourself. 33:56 10 years later, Bernadette walked away from her marriage because it did not serve her and had other ideas that did not fit in that box. There is no one size fit all. There is something here that needs to be fixed for. If it doesn't fit, it's not fit. The importance of love and marriage. 39:13 What matters is a solid, beautiful, supportive, safe and safe friend relationship. Everyone deserves to have that. The importance of slowing down and asking yourself what is going on with you and what feels authentic to you, and what you need right now. The importance of following the path right for you. 44:38 Speed is great in so many ways, but there are huge costs. It creates a disembodied myth that speed is the answer. Speed creates a lack of patience. What does courage mean for you? 49:34 The fear of public speaking is the number one fear out there, and it is above death. It takes a lot of courage to do that. Helping them find their voice, feel and have the body tools to take the fear at the intensity that the thing that they've labeled as fear, because it's just intensity. It takes courage to say no, to show up, to rest, to do something different, and to ask yourself how you feel.   Follow Bernadette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernadette_pleasant If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 145 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/  

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Bronwyn Morgan. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 144,  Bronwyn Morgan, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Leading the development new UAV platforms and solutions at Xeo Air, MOUV and Airversity . Classically trained in innovation practices, commercializing latent tech IP, sales management, UAV capabilities, international business development, consumer/brand marketing, new venture development, startups, advanced technology, trend identification and client management. FAA Safety Representative, FAA Drone Pro and FAA Certified sUAS Pilot, working with global aviation/aerospace firms. Worked for global consumer goods leaders: Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble, and leadership roles in tech and entertainment. Head consultant at Subkulture Innovation. Follow Brownwyn on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynmorgan/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 144 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode:    GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Gwen Jimmerie. Gwen is a gifted visionary on an unrelenting mission to eliminate the exorbitant amount of time that women spend on their beauty routine, by creating high-performance, time-saving beauty solutions that have saved over 70,000 women more than 1.2 million minutes and counting.As CEO and founder of Naturalicious, she’s already cemented her place in history as the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. sold all around the world, in over 2400 retail stores, including Ulta, Whole Foods, and Sally Beauty. Based in Detroit, MI, when she’s now strategizing her next business move, you can find her hanging out with her son Caiden. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 143,  Gwen Jimmerie, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  SUMMARY of INTERVIEW Ourbrilliance is our birthright. 0:02 Welcome to the She's Got Drive Podcast. Introduction of gwen Jimmerie, CEO and Founder of Naturalicious How did you get to where you are right now? 3:35 How she got started as a hair care entrepreneur. How she got started with her natural hair products. 6:06  Natural hair during pregnancy. Selling natural hair products to friends and co-workers. The original iteration of Naturalicious was a beauty supply store that sold other brands. The importance of educating women about their natural hair. 11:38 Education is a key part of her mission. The beauty industry has done a disservice Black women. What is it about what you’re doing that’s so successful? 14:47 Building a community is important. The slow and steady wins the race, but it’s a slower growth strategy. 19:53 The slow and steady wins the race strategy. The importance of building a community. 22:17 Building a community is a great way to build a business. Creating in-person experiences. Building a business around personal development and travel. Success is about abundance  The loss of Gwen's mom  27:52 A gift from a customer. Making time for family and friends. Putting people in a position to be responsible. Taking a break with My son 30:59 Removing social media  Having the freedom to not be a micromanager. Success is not having the anxiety. Freedom to be where you are. 36:08 Empowering others to do what they're there to do. Setting boundaries A story Caiden is proud to tell  You have to define your future and then work on making it a reality. 43:01 Define the future and work on making it a reality. My mom's question. Being spontaneous. Getting things done by any means necessary. 45:57 Get it done by any means necessary, but get it done right. Take the first step and be someone who gets it done. Doubts and how to overcome them. Manifestation is a spiritual practice. What happened when the pandemic hit. 52:35 Opening a hair salon in 2020 before the pandemic. Getting out of the contract. Where can I find a space? 56:19 How Gwen to got into real estate. Keep the faith and keep believing. Living your life by design and not default. 1:00:43 Living life by design and Executing on one's dream. Good hair bar Keeping the Faith Follow Gwen on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenjimmere/ Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegwenshow/   If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 143 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode: The Good Hair Bar - https://goodhairbar.com/ Book an appointment:https://phorest.com/book/salons/goodhairbar GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Lela Coffey, VP of Multicultural Business Acceleration, P&G North America. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 142, Lela Coffey, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Follow Lela  on  LinkedIn:  If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 142 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode:   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com   Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Deborah Martin Owen Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 141,   Deborah Martin Owens, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Shirley’s Introduction. 0:15Welcome to the show, shirley mcalpine. How long it takes to fulfill a commitment. Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. 1:36Shirley mcalpine, bring your commitment and focus. Women creating change. Where is your focus now and where has it evolved? 9:29Focus on black and brown lawyers. Diversity is not just about training. Why do you come? Why do you leave? 14:06The three questions to ask yourself before leaving. Creating space for self-reflection The pressure to stay and the pressure to leave. 17:49People want to feel like they have a champion and sponsor. Black women want validation. Being a referee in a challenging role. The importance of being seen-direct. There’s a book inside of everyone. 31:03There is a book inside of everyone. The beginning is the question. Execute your dream, the first module. Have you ever done your strengthsfinder? 37:35New york and being a native new Yorker. Why chicago is a great place to live. What it’s like to take yourself on an adventure. 42:32The importance of stability. How to set the example for black women lawyers. Follow Deborah  on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-martin-owens-34059a5/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 140 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode:   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com   Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 140,   April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor What is it that you do as an agent? & How to become a talent agent at icm partners. 3:22 What it actually is to be a talent manager.& April's  favorite part of her job. 7:38 Why it’s important to find your champions in your industry. 13:29 Why it takes time to become an agent. The importance of networking and networking. The importance of mentoring and mentorship. The importance of having a never say die attitude in business. 19:15 Black women being passed over.24:34 The biggest challenge in her career. & The lightbulb moment that changed her life. Taking action when fear is present. How fear can stop us from taking action. Tips for getting interviews. The importance of working with your team to prepare your client. 35:49 What someone needs to do to get into entertainment. The challenges of being in a space where rejection is so personal. 40:07 How to cope with rejection. Follow April  on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-king-86768313/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 140 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode:   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com   Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/ Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with LaToya Drake, Head of North America News Lab at Google and formerly  Google's Head of Media Representation.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday.   In episode 139  LaToya, the Head of Google's  North America News Lab   How Google looks at how to be more inclusive online  and the challenges to do that  Role of representation in media in general  Opportunity to reinvent yourself and how to create the job you want  What success is her work and family life Finding balance in life and designing your life The importance of saying NO How to stay on your game at work and create space for you. How to create a network of people to support each other and opening doors for each other How she takes care of herself  Follow LaToya on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyadrake If you are interested in investing in Black women on any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 139 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode: Channel Fours Black to Front: https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/black-to-front-project   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com   Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) : She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://setoria.net   Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Follow LaToya on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyadrake Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://setoria.net  

I am so excited to be back on She's Got Drive Podcast. In this first episode on our return we have the phenomenal Kim Lewis from our live recording at the She's Got Drive event at Recycled Modern in Hyde Park. In episode 138  Kim, the CEO of Curlmix,   Why it is important for leaders to go first. How she turned down 400K on Shark tank and what she learned that lead to their second investor What she relies on to make difficult conversations and what being fearless looks to her The powerful elss she has learned form her grandmother had on her and how she raises S4.5 million .  Listen to this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive podcast coming out every Tuesday. Tune into episode 138 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Links mentioned in the episode: Curlmix Its about Damn time - Arlan Hamilton  GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to support@shirleymcalpine.com   Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) :   Join our Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Follow Kim on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kimlewisceo/ Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com Purchase and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://setoria.net  

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This is a REWIND episode. This week as we look at the question on how to live a life by design and not default we gain our inspiration from three of my former guest's courageous moments. We hear their life lessons and the power of going beyond fear. I love all my guest and their stories, I am sure you will too.  1st - Reverend Itang Young previous guest on episode episode 61 , Assistant Minister of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem NY.   2nd   Vyla Rollins : previous guest on episode 56, Executive Director of London Business School and Occupational Psychologist.   3rd   Michelle Miller who was a guest in episode 80, Award wining Journalist and Co-Anchor of  CBS This Morning Saturday.     She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online! DONATE: check out our Patreon account:  FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have The Real Mompreneur Celena Gill who is CEO with her three sons in their Candle business - find out how she built the business that has their candles in 120 stores across the country making 6 figures in a month too. This is how she built it.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Experienced business owner and manager. Owner of Frères Branchiaux Candle Co, Celena Gill Design, and Black Oak Grooming. Combined experience of law, education, business and with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Management, Publicity, Social Media, and Online Marketing.Co-founder at Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. along with my sons Collin (15), Ryan (13) and Austin (10) Gill | 2021 NPR How I Built This Fellow | Attorney | Home School Teacher of Frères Branchiaux Connect with Celena  below : https://www.linkedin.com/in/celenagill/ https://freresbranchiaux.com   She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online! DONATE: check out our Patreon account:  FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Dametria Mustin, branding strategist and champion of Black Women consumers. She shares her passion and commitment to impacting the Black Beauty space and supporting the next gen of Black Beauty brands.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Dametria Mustin is a marketing maven with nearly 15 years of experience. Her background includes international marketing, product development, and brand management. Her entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering passion for multicultural consumers, support her unique and creative stamp she places on any brand she touches. Mustin currently serves as the Global Marketing Director at PDC Brands. In that role, she leads the overall marketing strategies for the Cantu and Eyelure portfolios. Connect with Dametria  below : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dametriamustin/ She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online! DONATE: check out our Patreon account:  FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Ariel Fuller, spiritual Mentor, Teen coach, and speaker  - grab your notebook again and listen to what Ariel  shares on the work that she is doing along with her Mom to empower women. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Ariel has always been a resilient, vocal, free spirit who is not afraid to profess her love for Christ. She skipped law school to take the baton and support her mother in building Dunamis Woman Enterprise, LLC.  She has mentored over 500 students in the Chicago Public Schools and is passionate about mentoring teens & coaching young millennial women on how to overcome social-emotional and mental issues as they understand their power & who they are as young warriors for Christ. Her Why: “Dunamis” is more than just a term to me, it is a way of life & everything I do relies on the dunamis power of God within me.  Connect with Ariel  below : https://dunamis-woman.com   She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online! DONATE: check out our Patreon account:  FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Marie Claire  - get your notebook and listen to what Marie-Claire shares on her approach to her life - her life strategies. She has come from struggle to success - and hear her definition of success. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Marie-Claire. I’m the founder of Acne Expert Skincare, an entrepreneur with an inspiring journey from immigrating from Haiti as a teen mother and eventually becoming the CEO of a Million Dollar beauty business in Beverly Hills. She is a a licensed Skin Therapist, and opened my first studio from home in 2010. The next year she relocated to Beverly Hills, then in 2013 I launched her exclusive product line, focused on treating acne. Now Acne Expert Skincare ships around the world, AES clients achieve miraculous results. Today, her sales top $60,000 monthly and has become a sought-after beauty and lifestyle expert on social media. After years of struggling alone to raise her autistic son, she learned to abandon fear and shame, choosing instead to embrace challenges as stepping stones on the path to an amazing life.   Connect with Marie Claire  below : https://acneexpertskincare.com https://www.instagram.com/acneexpert/ She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online! DONATE: check out our Patreon account:  FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/